This month we go all the way to Germany: in May EUNIC – Interviews is glad to introduce you the Director of the Goethe-Institute Netherlands 🇩🇪🇳🇱🇪🇺
Keep reading to know more about Mikko Fritze and his experience as Director of the German Institute for Culture, and member of the Dutch Cluster of EUNIC.
1) What role do you play in your institute/embassy?
I am the Director of the Goethe-Institut Netherlands. The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad, foster international cultural cooperation, and convey a comprehensive image of Germany with 159 locations in 98 countries. Here in the Netherlands we have two locations: one in Amsterdam and one in Rotterdam.
2) How do you contribute to EUNIC?
Together we are sometimes stronger! Together, we find common European themes and synergies within our diverse cultural projects. We particpate in several projects in the cluster`s programme as, for example, the European Literature Night, or the event ‘Women & Music’. Furthermore, we enjoy the monthly exchange a lot. EUNIC is a vivid community where we can share ideas and envision projects together. We have a lot of fun!
3) What is the best aspect about being a EUNIC Netherlands’ member?
Through EUNIC it is very easy to identify meaningful possibilities for cooperation between very different European cultural Institutes or cultural departments of the Embassies. The regular meetings allow a fast decision making, and that enhances a meaningful exchange of ideas.
Thank you Mikko Fritze for sharing your experience within EUNIC Netherlands with us!
On our dedicated page you will be able to find the previous four interviews of this EUNIC Netherlands’ Series. Can you guess who will be our sixth guest next month?
